How do I use my PAX S80?

Reference guide for using your PAX S80 payment device.

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  • For setup instructions, please see our PAX S80 setup guide.

Table of Contents

S80 Basic Credit Sale

1. From the idle prompt, input the transaction amount and then press [ENTER]

2. Insert, tap, swipe or manually enter the card account number and, if prompted, expiry date. 

3. If prompted, enter the pin number and press [ENTER]

4. The terminal contacts the Host Processor for an approval and then prints a receipt. 

5. Press any key to print the second receipt or press [CANCEL]

 


S80 Batch Close 

1. From the idle screen press [FUNC] to access the Function Menu. 

2. Press [2] for the batch close options. 

3. Press [1] to close the batch. 

Note: The selections in the Batch Menu will vary with the Host Processor. With some there are a number of different choices but others start the batch process immediately. 

4. The terminal will contact the host processor and print a batch report. 

 


S80 Credit Sale Void 

1. From the idle prompt select the [F4] button until V/SALE displays and then press [ENTER]

2. Input the transaction number to be voided and then press [ENTER].

3. The terminal searches the database for a Sale transaction that matches the criteria. Once found the transaction will be displayed, confirm the transaction and then press [ENTER]. If the terminal does not find the transaction, it displays “TRANS NOT FOUND!” and returns to the idle screen. 

If the transaction has already been voided, it displays “ALREADY VOIDED” and returns to the idle screen. 

If the card is not the same one by which the sale transaction was done, it displays “ACCOUNT MISMATCH” and returns to the idle screen. View the transaction on the display to verify it is the correct transaction then press [ENTER]

4. Insert, tap, swipe or manually enter the card account number and expiry date. The terminal contacts the Host Processor for an approval and prints a receipt. Press any key to print the second receipt or press [CANCEL].


S80 Credit Refund 

1. From the idle prompt select the [F4] button until RETURN displays. 

2. Input the return amount and then press [ENTER]

3. Swipe the card or manually enter the card account number and press [ENTER] and then if prompted enter the expiry date and press [ENTER]

4. The terminal contacts the Host Processor for an approval and then prints a receipt. 

5. Press any key to print the second receipt or press [CANCEL]

 


S80 Issue/Activate Gift Card 

1. From the idle prompt select the [F3] button until GIFT is displayed, then press the [F4] button until ISSUE is displayed. 

2. Input the issue/activation amount and then press [ENTER]

3. Swipe the gift card or manually enter the card account number and press [ENTER] and then if prompted enter the expiry date and press [ENTER]

4. The terminal contacts the Host Processor for an approval and then prints a receipt. Press any key to print the second receipt or press [CANCEL].

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